Hilar fino: A Course on Contemporary Textile Art at Museo Reina Sofía
The Friends of the Museo Reina Sofía Foundation is organizing a free course titled "Hilar fino. Una aproximación al arte textil contemporáneo" (Fine Thread: An Approach to Contemporary Textile Art), running from October 19 to 28, 2026, at the Museo Reina Sofía's Cinema Room in Madrid. The course, held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 18:30, explores the current boom in textile art, tracing its roots to the Arts and Crafts movement and examining its resurgence in contemporary practice. Sessions are led by curator Bea Espejo (prologue and epilogue) and artists Mercedes Azpilicueta, Patricia Esquivias, Fuentesal Arenillas, and Sonia Navarro. Topics include key exhibitions, the role of textiles in contemporary art, and collections investing in this medium. Registration is free but required, with priority for Friends of the Reina Sofía starting September 21 and general public from October 5.
Key facts
- Course titled 'Hilar fino. Una aproximación al arte textil contemporáneo'
- Organized by Fundación Amigos del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Held at Sala Cine del Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid
- Dates: October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2026
- Time: 18:30 hours
- Led by Bea Espejo (prologue and epilogue) and artists Mercedes Azpilicueta, Patricia Esquivias, Fuentesal Arenillas, Sonia Navarro
- Free course with prior registration required
- Registration for Friends of Reina Sofía opens September 21; general public from October 5
Entities
Artists
- Bea Espejo
- Mercedes Azpilicueta
- Patricia Esquivias
- Fuentesal Arenillas
- Sonia Navarro
Institutions
- Fundación Amigos del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Museo Reina Sofía
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain